Pinot Gris Vs Pinot Grigio. A Head To Head.

Pinot Gris Vs Pinot Grigio. A Head To Head. – Episode #470

May 22, 2008

Same grape, 2 different countries, who wins this showdown?

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Wines tasted in this episode:

2004 Binner Pinot GrisAlsace Pinot Gris
2005 Lis Neris Pinot GrigioFriuli Venzia-Giulia IGT

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May 22, 2008

The Ben
No Pinot Gris that I can say I enjoyed. I haven’t had that many yet, but it’s hard to say which one was your favorite when none of them stood out as good wines. I’m working on it! But the first match at Wrestlemania? You mean Tito Santana vs The Executioner? Yeah, thank God they closed with the Hogan/Mr. T vs Piper/Orndorff tag match.
May 22, 2008

Marc - Irvine
QOTD: I haven’t tried any pinot gris. I tried ‘bella sera’ pinot grigio, which is a cheap wine. I also tried a Pinot Blanc by Chalone, and it was ok, although I tried it together with a nice Chard that overpowered the pinot blanc.
May 22, 2008

Paul J
Never had a Pinot Gris from the Alsace Region, but will look for one this weekend. Sounds perfect for a nice warm Chicago Memorial Day Weekend!
May 22, 2008

Sami Thalji
never had a pinot gri.
May 22, 2008

manonthemoon
Come on you can’t end a head to head in a draw.

QOTD: Probably an Oregon bottle, but I am not a huge fan so I haved tried many, but purchased none so….
May 22, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: No pinot gris yet, but I literally just bought an ‘06 Adelsheim from Oregon as part of a mixed case that I got on Wednesday.
May 22, 2008

Eli2Tyree
best one…. cant remember brands, but had a few beauties at agricultural festival in Tuscany
May 22, 2008

JamesN.
best pinot gris, probably the Luna, I don’t recall the vintage.
May 22, 2008

Senator
Living in the heart of Oregon’s wine country, I have had several pinot grisâ€™. Believe it or not though, the best I have had was from an amateur winemaker friend who lives nearby. He bottled what he made under the label of â€œFermenting Friendsâ€ and his 2006 was outstanding.
May 22, 2008

Timmy
QOTD: Never had a Pinot Gris! Gotta try it this long weekend.
Are you going with a shorter time show?
May 22, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: I have not had a Pinot Grigio in a while but I know I have had many in the past, none that really made a big enough impression that I would remember the specific winery. It is a nice sipping wine just never had one that showed alot of complexity.
May 22, 2008

Stan Vasily
Best Piont Grigio is a winner Santa Margherita 06 from Valdadige Italy
May 22, 2008

tarheel17
QOTD: I’ve had lots of pinot gris. Not one stands out, though…more of a porch sipper that I forget about.
May 22, 2008

Patrick SF
QOTD 2006 Oregon Kings Ridge Pinot Gris
Great show, a little shorter than usual but I was riveted by the back and forth tasting. Maybe there will have to be a rematch as your palate develops. Looking forward to the book signing at Borders on the 28th in SF.
May 22, 2008

jp
only had one- and it really kinda sucked.(hint- it was in a green box). been scared to go back there since then, but maybe I will soon.
thanks- good to see new things and learn
see ya
May 22, 2008

Micha
QOTD: Well, from Germany i prefer the grauburgunder from markus schneider (Pfalz) and Schlossgut Diel (Nahe). From Italy the Collavini Pinot Grigio Collio (Friuli). From Alsace i also had some good Pinot Gris, but can’t exactly neme them. I think it’s very exiting, that Germany has reached such a high quality-level in grauburgunder and weissburgunder. There is more to find then the better known Riesling…
May 22, 2008

Mike Z in SD
Great show today! Yes, even you GV. I like the head-to-head action.
Best Pinot Gris I’ve ever had was a 1996 by Sparr. It had an awesome almond/ cheese rind thing going on and great minerality… I should look for some more good PG.
May 22, 2008

Tommy Vernieri
QOTD: I think my favorite Pinot Gris was the J Vineyards 2005, really good.

I like your comments ploy. =) Mixing it up with the t-shirt too. I think it made you calmer.
May 22, 2008

Oregon Jim
QOTD- Had Alsace, Oregon, Washington, Best that I remember is ‘05 Benton Lane Willamette Valley Pinot Gris.

You were working the palate today! We loved it.
May 22, 2008

Ryan W
QOTD – I don’t believe I have had one, but of course it will be done.
May 22, 2008

Brad -73-
My favorite pinot grigio
Bandit 1 liter
in da box.

The Sutter and Gallo’s I’ve had aren’t worth mentioning
and a pepperwood grove really disappointed me as well.

I absolutely love to grab a ceasar or bacon ranch salad from Mc’ D’s
and a box of the pinot gris form the threethieves/Bandit
and watch an episode of WLTV.

As I’m doing tonight.
May 22, 2008

RnD
QOTD: I’ve had a few Pinot Gris, but the best was 2004 Luna Vineyards Pinot Grigio… wonderful stuff. I love it in the summer.

GV, love the head to head shows. It’s something my wine drinking friends and I do quite often.
May 22, 2008

CBone
QOTD: I honestly can’t remember, but I know I must have had one at some point.

Nice show today. Tomorrow, I’m going to Sri Lanka for two weeks…more a tea place than a wine place, but I’ll be n the lookout for some fine Ceylon Vino!
May 22, 2008

Rob
QOTD: Never had a pinot gris or grigio, but they sound like good ones to try. I’m big on the thai and chinese food so gris and I could become fast friends.
May 22, 2008

Billyd
Gary really enjoyed the head to head,
I have never had a pinot gris but thart will change right away